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Details: Theme is “It’s Our Season”; speaker is the Rev. William Thompson, accompanied by his choir and congregation of St. Peters Missionary Baptist, Grover; including a special tribute in honor and in memory of the senior citizens of the church

Details: Ongoing study through March 6 is “Matthew Part 1: The King and the Kingdom of Heaven” from the Kay Arthur Precepts Bible Studies; from March 13 - May 15, study is “Matthew Part 2: The Christ, The Son of the Living God”; contact Kasie Hope for questions or to start a course in your home, church or workplace.

Details: Everyone welcome; featuring the Hopper family from Rutherfordton

Information: 704-245-7486

What: Birthday celebration for Sister Garnell Strickland, co-founder of the Powerful Spirit-Filled Songbirds of Shelby with her husband, Bennie

When: 3:30 p.m. Feb. 24

Where: City of Hope and Love, Buffalo Street, Shelby

Details: Featuring the Gospel Tones of Gaffney, the Gospel Legends of Gastonia, the New Creations of Spartanburg, Good Samaritan Gospel Choir with Earl Watkins, Sister Marie Mink and the Voices of Truth and more

Information: Bennie Strickland, 704-482-0862

What: Singing program

When: 5 p.m. Feb. 24

Where: The Christ Temple, 341 Hudson St., Shelby

Details: Featuring the Mighty Golden Harmoneers, the Gospel Supremes, the Faithful Gospel Singers, the New Vocalairs, all of Shelby, the Christ Temple Choir, and more

Information: 828-205-6174

What: JC & Company praise concert

When: 4 – 7 p.m. Feb. 26

Where: Jammin J’s Pizza Factory, 1011 Grove St., Shelby

Details: No reservations required; free concert; pay only for pizza

Information: 704-600-6182

What: Benefit singing

When: 7 p.m. March 1

Where: Maranatha Baptist, 104 Downey Lake Road, Dallas

Details: Benefit for Community Christian Academy, which opens for the 2013-2014 school year on the campus of Bessemer City Community Church; featuring the Reggie Sadler family and Living by Faith

Tickets: General admission tickets are $15 and are available at the church office during office hours and Sunday mornings after worship services. Tickets are also available by credit card for an additional fee online at http://www.itickets.com/events/302310.html or by phone at 800-965-9324.

SERVICES, PROGRAMS

What: Live Out Loud 4 Christ youth program

When: 7 p.m. Feb. 22

Where: Bethlehem Temple Church, 115 Temple Drive, Grover

Speaker: Pastor Jeffery Thomas

Information: Bishop John Brintley at 704-434-0964

What: FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) Day

When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 23

Where: Shiloh Baptist, 914 Frederick St., Shelby

Details: College bound students welcome to attend and bring laptops

What: Black History Month celebration

When: 11 a.m. Feb. 24

Where: Mt. Zion Baptist, 220 N. Watterson St., Kings Mountain

Details: Dinner served immediately after the special morning services; public invited; hosted by Pastor Raymond Gardin and Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Speaker: Pearl Burris-Floyd, former member of the N.C. General Assembly and member of First Baptist Church in Dallas

What: Black History Month program

When: 3 p.m. Feb. 24

Where: Mountain View Baptist, Lawndale

Details: Featuring Mountain View’s music department and other church choirs; everyone invited; dinner served after the program

Information: Deacon James Littlejohn at 704-482-9315 or Sis. Denise Danso at 704-297-9873

Details: Price $10 in advance, $12 at the door; semi-formal attire; dinner, door prizes and a fashion show; for ticket info, contact Andrew “Bubba” Brown at 704-772-5129, church office at 704-739-2606, Family Life Center at 704-730-0027, or any other member of the church

What: Lifeline Screening

When: March 5

Where: Calvary Baptist, 320 Old Boiling Springs Road, Shelby

Details: Stroke and osteoporosis screenings, packages start at $159, five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.

Information, appointments: 1-877-237-1287, www.lifelinescreening.com

What: Holy service of consecration to the Bishopric for Sr. Elder Sharon C. Martin

When: 4 p.m. March 9

Where: Canaan Memorial Baptist, 300 E. Ross Grove Church Road, Shelby

Details: Hosted by Rapha International Fellowship Inc.; please arrive at 3 p.m. for processional line up

Information: 704-487-0480

WOMEN'S EVENTS

What: Second Annual Bold Women’s Service

When: 11 a.m. Feb. 24

Where: Ascension Lutheran, 300 N. Lafayette St., Shelby

Details: Service features new forms of worship; focus on the story of Moses and Miriam, one of the bold women of the Bible; liturgists Judy Bridges and Carol Berger; hymns and prayers reflecting the role of women in the life of the Christian church; public invited to attend

Details: Women of all ages invited; admission free with a ticket; childcare for children through pre-school available by reservation; theme is “My Relationship Matters”; event includes brunch, activities, music guests and speakers; music guests are Jill Parker and Rachel Roby; speakers are Holly Sweat and Katie Graves; tickets and childcare reservations available at church office or by calling 704-482-3467